Deal extends F&S’s geographical reach across the whole of North America
F&S Fresh Foods has acquired Calavo Growers’ fresh-cut division, Renaissance food Group (RFG). The deal, which involves five of Calavo’s production facilities in Clackamas, OR; Sacramento, CA; Riverside, CA; Houston, TX; and Conley, GA, enables F&S Fresh Foods to reach customers from coast to coast across North America.
F&S said it plans to build on the strong innovation capabilities and service orientation of its existing team and RFG team members to extend many of its current product offerings to the production facilities it is acquiring.
In addition, F&S will collaborate closely with customers to introduce new offerings and capabilities tailored to their needs.
Sam Pipitone, founder & CEO of family-owned F&S Fresh Foods, commented: “The F&S Fresh Foods team and I are grateful for the opportunity to grow together with the RFG team. We’re excited to meet our new customers and share with them the solutions and features that F&S proudly offers.
“Through fresh innovation, deep relationships, and integrated operational excellence, F&S Fresh Foods delivers an unparalleled customer experience and improves consumers’ lives from farm to family”.
F&S Fresh Foods’ extensive portfolio includes retail products under company-owned brands, Sam’s Fresh Salsa and Garden Pure, as well as apple products licensed under the Mott’s label and bagged vegetable products licensed under the Green Giant Fresh label.
The company also produces a wide variety of private-label, fresh-cut, retail-ready produce, bagged vegetables, apples, meal kits, meal sides, and behind-the-glass salads, as well as fresh-cut, IQF, purees, and brined products for industry. For 17 years, the company has partnered with RFG to service retail customers in the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest.
